Route on-time record
XWA to MSP: most on-time flights and the best time to fly
Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) to Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field). 986 nonstop flights in Jun 2025 to May 2026, 80% arrived within 15 minutes and 1.7% were cancelled. The most reliable flight number was SkyWest 4296 at 6:00 AM.
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XWA → MSP
Williston to Minneapolis: 986 nonstop flights a year
On time (12 months)
80%
Cancelled
1.7%
avg delay 28 min
Best time to leave
No clear winner
Most reliable airline
SkyWest
79% chance on time
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Most reliable nonstop flights
Ranked by the chance the flight operates and arrives within 15 minutes of schedule, from Jun 2025 to May 2026 records.
#1 · SkyWest 4296 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
6:00 AM → 8:04 AM1h 55m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
79%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 81%
- Cancelled
- 1.6%
- Avg arrival delay
- 36 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (359 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
Strong track record · 359 flights
Find 6:00 AM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#2 · SkyWest 4261 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
12:35 PM → 2:27 PM1h 52m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
79%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 81%
- Cancelled
- 1.9%
- Avg arrival delay
- 18 min
- Arrived on time 81% of the time (355 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside MSP's trouble window: 71% of its 17 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
Strong track record · 355 flights
Find 12:35 PM flight fares Opens this date on Aviasales#3 · SkyWest 4284 · sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska
3:35 PM → 5:34 PM1h 53m nonstop
Local times, typical schedule. Last flown 2026-05-31.
78%
chance on time
- On time (history)
- 80%
- Cancelled
- 1.5%
- Avg arrival delay
- 28 min
- Arrived on time 80% of the time (255 flights, Jun 2025 to May 2026).
- Lands inside MSP's trouble window: 71% of its 17 ground stops and delay programs started between noon and 6 PM.
Strong track record · 255 flights
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Airlines on this route
Season-adjusted chance of operating and arriving on time.
- SkyWest Airlines (sold as United Express, Delta Connection, American Eagle or Alaska)79%
986 flights · 80% on time as flown · 1.7% cancel
On time by departure time
All airlines, scheduled local departure, Jun 2025 to May 2026.
- Before 9 AM81%
364 flights · avg delay 36 min
- Noon to 3 PM81%
361 flights · avg delay 18 min
- 3 to 6 PM80%
259 flights · avg delay 28 min
Best day: Saturday (82%). Worst: Monday (77%).
On time by month
All airlines, Jun 2023 to May 2026. Several years per month, so one stormy season doesn't define a month. Travel-month estimates use this seasonal pattern.
What delays this route
- Airline (crew, maintenance, boarding)75%
- Severe weather20%
- Air traffic control and airport volume5%
Share of delay minutes by the cause airlines report to the US DOT.
Historical odds, not a guarantee. Built from the US DOT Bureau of Transportation Statistics on-time reports (Jun 2025 to May 2026), FAA ground stop and delay program advisories, and 20 years of airport weather observations. Covers US airlines that report to the DOT; schedules are flights operated recently, so confirm times when you book. ATIS Alerts is not affiliated with any airline. Fares are what Aviasales travelers saw in recent searches (USD, one way, 1 adult), not live quotes; the partner site shows the current price. Fare links go to our travel partner and may earn us a commission at no cost to you. Affiliate disclosure
XWA to MSP questions
- Which airline is most on time from XWA to MSP?
- SkyWest, with a season-adjusted 79% chance of operating and arriving on time over 986 flights. The adjustment compares each airline with what the route did in the months it flew, so a carrier that skipped a stormy month gets no free credit.
- What is the worst month for delays on XWA to MSP?
- December (65% on time); the best was May (92%), averaged over Jun 2023 to May 2026.
- Is this a prediction for my flight?
- No. These are historical odds from the US DOT on-time reports, FAA advisories and airport weather records. Check your flight status and the FAA delay board on the day you fly.
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